Principal Teacher, Balbeggie Primary School & Collace Primary School - PKC14168

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic and committed Principal Teacher to join our dedicated teams at Balbeggie and Collace Primary Schools. The role includes:

• Supporting the delivery of school improvement priorities, with a strong focus on learning and teaching.
• Working collaboratively to embed inclusive, needs led approaches to learning, teaching and assessment.
• Driving improvement in outcomes for learners, with a particular emphasis on attainment and achievement.
• Using data and professional judgement to support planning and whole school development.
• Working effectively with parents, carers and partner agencies in line with GIRFEC principles.
• Modelling and promoting our school values: Respected, Included, Nurtured, Ambitious and Resilient.

This post is based at Balbeggie Primary School, 1 Armadale Crescent, Perth, PH2 6EP and Collace Primary School, Kirkton of Collace, Perth, PH2 6HU. These schools have a shared headship.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational middle leader who demonstrates:

• A proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Strong leadership skills and experience of managing, coaching or supporting staff.
• A clear understanding of PKC Staged Intervention, inclusive practice and needs led planning.
• Excellent practice in supporting learners.
• Experience of improving attainment and achievement for learners.
• The ability to think strategically and contribute to whole school improvement.
• Confidence in working collaboratively with staff, parents, carers and multi-agency partners.
• A positive, reflective and values driven ethos.

You will be an inspiring classroom practitioner with a thorough understanding of effective pedagogical approaches that engage, challenge and support learners to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will demonstrate high expectations for all learners and a strong commitment to equity, inclusion and excellence. You will be skilled in using data and self-evaluation to inform improvement planning and will have the ability to motivate and support both young people and colleagues to achieve ambitious outcomes. Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.

The successful applicant will foster positive and respectful relationships with pupils, staff, parents/carers and partner agencies, contributing to a culture where all members of the school community feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about education and committed to helping young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive.

The successful candidate will hold appropriate teaching qualifications and be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share. Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here’s what we can offer you:

• A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement.
• Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave.
• Access to a range of training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “Next Steps”.

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Vicky Donaldson, Head Teacher on 01738 454490 / Balbeggie@pkc.gov.uk or on 01250 871420 / Collace@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. GTCS registration is required.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre‑employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.